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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 08-01-62HINUTES OF THE HEETING CF THE COUNCIL CF THE CITY OF UKI,a:H AUGUST l_.,_.]~ 6 2 The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chambers at 8:00 P.M. with Mayor ~,4agner, Councilmen Runkel, Banker and Smaliey present. The following were absent: City Manager Lyell Cash, City Attorney Harold A. Irish and Councilman Buxton. A. S. Kruth, Director of Public '~4orks was acting City Manager. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- On a motion by Councilmen Runkel, seconded by Cc, uncilman Banker, it was unanimously carried the minutes July 25, 1962 be approved as corrected. APPROVAL OF WARRANT: On a motion by Councilman Runkel seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried General !.4arrant #3500 payable to Petty Cash in the amount of $112.21 be approved and ordered paid. RES. NO. 63-10A GRANTING VARIANCE TO JUDGE & MRS. ROBERT WI NSLO!~/' On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried Res. No. 63-10A be adopted a~,t the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign same "Resolution Granting Variance to Judge and Mrs. Robert Winslow'~ to permit construction of addition to dwelling at 404 Oak Park Avenue in rear yard to within 5 feet of property line. PROPOSED ENCROACHMENT PERMIT ARTHUR M. CORIPPO-DORA & STEPHENSON' A memorandum from the City Attorney was read containing a draft of a proposed encroachment permit which would allow Arthur M. Corippo to encroach on the street right-of-way of Dora Street adjacent to his dwelling at 530 West Stephenson Street. The encroachment permit was approved by the Council as to form to be forwarded to Mr. Corippo for his approval. REQUEST TO CALL FOR BiDS FOR PAVING OF SO. DORA-MILL TO MENDOC INO DRIVE: COUNCILMAN BUXTON ARRIVED AT THIS POINT IN THE MEETING - 8:12 P.M. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried specifications be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to call for bids for the paving of South Dora from Mill Street to Mendocino Drive, bids to be opened at 2:00 P.M. August 14, 1962. REPORT ON MEETING WITH STATE FORESTRY OFFICIALS' Mayor Wagner reported on a meeting with City and State Forestry Officials in which each point of controversy between the State and City lease agreement was gone over thoroughly. Mr. Fairbanks, State Forestry representative, will handle the matter of the lease agreement personally in Sacramento and will report to the City prior to the next regular meeting of the Council. The two remaining points in which differences cc,cur are the termination clause in which Mr. Fairbanks felt that 6 months notice by the State would be the best he could do, with no termination on the part of the City; and the rental rate which he felt could be changed to quarterly payments made in arrears by the State rather than annually in arrears. WAIVER OF LICENSE FEE FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPONSORED C I RCUS: On a mction by Councilman Buxton, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carJi?.d the license fee be waived For the presentation of a Chamber of Commerce sponsored circus to held at the Fairgrounds on August 28th. 219 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AUGUST l, 1962 - PAGE 2 AWARD OF BI D FOR 7,ooo FEET OF CEMENT ASBESTOS PIPE: Bids received for the purchase of 7,000 feet of 6" cement asbestos pipe were as follows: Republic Supply Co. Johns-Manvi 1 le $9,450.0O $9,450.00 The Director of Public Works recommended the bid be awarded to Republic Supply Company as a water line project is in progress using their pipe whereas the Johns-Manville pipe would have to be adapted to finish the job. On a motion by Councilman Banker, seconded by Councilman Smalley, it was unanimously carried the Republic Supply Company be awarded the bid for the purchase of 7,000 feet of 6" cement asbestos pipe as recommended by the Director of Public Works. GLEN BURGER DRAINAGE PROBLEM ON WAUGH LANE: Mr. Glen Burger of Waugh Lane was recognized requesting the Council correct the drainage problem adjacent to his property on Waugh Lane. According to Mr. Burger the flooding condition in the winter and mosquito problem in the summer has hurt him financially from the standpoint of his rentals. Mr. Burger was informed that some funds have been included in the 1962-63 budget toward correcting this problem and the property owners in the area will be contacted in an attempt to ascertain the extent they will cooperate toward financing the project. The Agricultural Commission will be contacted for assistance in abating the mosquito p rob 1 em. REQUEST TO ABANDON THE PORTION OF HORTENSE STREET NORTH OF NORTH LINE OF SMITH STREET: The Director of Public Works reviewed a letter from John E. Nelson requesting the abandonment of all portions of Hortense street lying north of the north line of Smith Street. On a motion by Councilman Smalley, seconded by Councilman Banker, it was unanimously carried the Director of Public Works be instructed to investigate the request for abandonment of a portion of Hortense Street by Mr. Nelson and submit his recommendation for Council consideration at the regular meeting of August 22nd. REPORT ON NORTH BAY DIVISION LEAGUE OF CALIF. CITIES MEETING HELD IN EUREKA: Councilman Smalley reported that there are now 40 cities in the Nc, rth Bay League with the inclusion of Dixon, who was taken in by request at the Eureka meeting. He further reported that Ukiah has received the bid to host the next meeting of the League to be held in January. DIV. OF HOUSING TO ESTABLISH OFFICE IN SANTA ROSA: The Council was advised of receipt of a communication to the effect that on August 1, 1962 the Division of Housing will establish a North Coastal Area Office at Santa Rosa which will serve Mendocino County. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH A~611JST 1~ 1962 - PAGE 3 MAYOR WAGNER: Mayor Wagner reported that the Board of Supervisors of Mendocino County has passed a resolution supporting a 1¢ increase in gasoline tax for road purposes. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further regular business, Mayor Wagner declared the meeting adjourned at 9'03 P.M. ? ATTEST' CI1~Y ~LERK- '